Police arrest alleged fake lawyer after 10 years of impersonation

Premium Times27 October 2026, 13:41 UTCNigeria

The police said the arrest followed a discreet investigation by operatives of the command after receiving a petition that the suspect allegedly obtained money by false pretence. The post Police arrest alleged fake lawyer after 10 years of impersonation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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